Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Hyperthyroidism - UHN
Form: D-5327
Radioactive Iodine
Treatment for
Hyperthyroidism
For patients who will get I-131 therapy, with a dose of
16 mCi to 29 mCi
Read this resource to learn about:
? What radioactive iodine treatment is
? How to prepare
? What to expect
? What to do after treatment
Call the Nuclear Medicine department at 416 340 3311 if:
? you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment
? you are going to be late
What is radioactive iodine treatment?
Radioactive iodine is a substance that gives off radiation. It is used to treat
hyperthyroidism.
Your health care provider will provide you with a capsule, or in some cases
a liquid, which you will swallow and it will be absorbed by any remaining
thyroid tissue.
The radioactive iodine kills both normal thyroid cells and thyroid cancer cells.
How do I prepare for the treatment?
? Have a light meal 1? to 2 hours before your appointment.
? If you are able to get pregnant, we will need you to do a urine pregnancy
test. Try to come to the appointment with a partially full bladder.
Important: If you are pregnant, there are possible side effects to the
developing baby.
? If you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding, stop before therapy. Do not
start again when the treatment is finished.
Where do I go?
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street
If you have not registered before at University Health Network:
? please come 30 minutes before your appointment time
? go to Patient Registration (on the Ground floor, near the Elizabeth Street
entrance)
Then go to Medical Imaging reception on the 1st floor of the Peter Munk
Building.
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What happens during the treatment?
A health care provider will give you a capsule that contains the radioactive
iodine. You will swallow the capsule. In some cases, it may be a liquid.
Then the health care provider will give you special instructions to follow.
This is to protect other people and your home from the radiation.
What do I do right after the treatment and for the next
48 hours?
? Don¡¯t eat anything for 1 hour.
? Drink lots of clear fluids.
? Empty your bladder often.
? Flush the toilet two times after each use and wash your hands very well
with soap and water.
? Sit on the toilet while peeing.
? Wash your hands with plenty of soap and warm water throughout
the day.
? Separate your bath towels, face cloths, cutlery and dishes from the rest
of the family and wash these items last.
? Suck on hard candy or lemon slices during the first 24 hours. This will
help you with the flow of your saliva.
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Other important instructions for after treatment
? Sleep alone for 10 days.
? Avoid long periods of close contact with children under 12 years old or
pregnant people for 10 days.
? Do not return to work for 4 days if you work physically close with others
(less than 1 metre apart).
? Important: Call the emergency numbers provided on the next page
if you vomit within 12 hours of getting the therapy. This could affect
your treatment.
What else do I need to know?
? You may have a sore throat or it may be hard to swallow.
? You can have sex again 1 week after having radioactive iodine
treatment.
? Use effective birth control if there is any chance of you or a partner
getting pregnant. You may want to talk to your doctor about birth
control methods. It is very important that you:
? Do not get someone pregnant for 2 months after having radioactive
iodine treatment.
? Do not become pregnant for 6 months after having radioactive
iodine treatment.
? If you were breastfeeding or chestfeeding, do not start again.
You can still plan to breastfeed or chestfeed if you have children
in the future.
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Numbers to call in an emergency
If you have a medical question:
? Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
?
Call the Nuclear Medicine Department
at 416 340 4800 ext. 8562 ¨C
Dr. Aaron Hendler, Dr. R. Mohan, or
Dr. K. Verbeeten
? After hours and
weekends
?
Page the radiologist on call through
Locating at 416 340 3155
? Radiation Safety
24 hours
?
Page the Radiation Safety Officer
through locating at 416 340 3155
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Form: D-5327 |
Authors: Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety
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Revised: 07/2023
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